Best 5 Herbed Garden Salad Recipes

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Herbed garden salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is packed with nutrients. It is a great way to use up fresh herbs from your garden, and it is also a delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. Herbed garden salad can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so you can customize it to your own liking. Some common ingredients include lettuce, spinach, arugula, kale, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and bell peppers. You can also add nuts, seeds, and cheese to your salad for extra flavor and texture.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARDEN SALAD WITH HERBED VINAIGRETTE



Garden Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette image

Tired of the same old salad? Make this pretty dressing of fresh herbs and tarragon vinegar for a refreshing change.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons tarragon or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
  • In small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; blend or shake until sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

HERBED GARDEN SALAD



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Use whichever blend of herbs is abundant in the garden for this salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 to 8 cups mixed lettuces, such as Lollo Rossa, romaine, and butter lettuce, torn into pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, preferably flowering thyme
8 small nasturtium blossoms
1/2 cup untoasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place lettuces in a large bowl. Add basil, thyme, nasturtiums, and sunflower seeds. Toss with oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.

HERB SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stemmed (about 3 cups)
1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed (about 3 cups)
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
1 bunch fresh tarragon, stemmed (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup arugula leaves
1 fennel bulb, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
Edible flowers, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well mixed. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the herbs, arugula, and fennel. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with edible flowers and serve.

GARDEN SALAD



Garden salad image

Use whatever herbs you have in the garden, and if you have your own lettuce, too, all the better for this simple side dish

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lettuce , such as cos or butterhead
handful one other salad leaf , such as watercress, rocket or mizuna
soft herbs , such as chervil, tarragon, parsley, chives
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 spring onion , roughly chopped
handful parsley
few sprigs watercress or rocket
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
6 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the lettuce, leaves and herbs. Tear larger leaves into bite-size pieces and tip all the greenery into a large salad bowl.
  • Put the garlic, onion, parsley and watercress or rocket into a mini chopper or food processor. Blitz until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper and blitz briefly. Add the oil and blitz until thickened. Drizzle over the salad and toss until the leaves are just coated. You might not need all the dressing, but it will keep in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.05 milligram of sodium

HERBED SPRING SALAD WITH EGG AND WALNUTS



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This bright, herby, fresh-tasting salad makes a very nice accompaniment to a pan-fried breaded pork chop. Cooked beets (preferably golden) thinly sliced radishes, celery and turnips are dressed, then tossed with a mixture of zesty salad greens - use a combination of watercress, dandelion, curly endive, escarole, radicchio, mizuna, spinach, or red sorrel leaves. The components can be prepared in advance, but wait until the last minute before dressing and serving.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic (from 2 small cloves)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces/4 cups lightly packed watercress or, preferably, a mixture of zesty salad greens
3 medium golden beets, cooked, peeled and cut in wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced red radish (6 to 8 medium radishes)
1/2 cup thinly sliced turnip (or use small kohlrabi or watermelon radish)
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery heart, plus tender leaves (from the center of 1 celery head)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons roughly chopped dill
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
4 (7-minute) boiled eggs
1 cup toasted walnut halves

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Put shallots in a small bowl. Add mustard, vinegar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and the garlic. Stir together, and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in the walnut oil. Set aside for a few minutes, then taste and adjust lemon juice and salt.
  • Wash and dry the salad greens. Tear large leaves into smaller pieces, if desired. Wrap in a clean towel and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • Just before serving salad, put beet wedges in the bottom of a wide salad bowl. Add the radish, turnip and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Add dill, tarragon and half of the vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat.
  • Add the salad greens and combine to distribute sliced vegetables evenly. Cut eggs in halves or quarters, and arrange over salad. Scatter walnuts over the top. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor and aroma to your salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Choose a variety of lettuces and greens: This will give your salad a more interesting texture and flavor. Some good options include romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale.
  • Add other vegetables: Vegetables add color, crunch, and nutrients to your salad. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and bell peppers.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing can weigh down your salad and make it less healthy. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
  • Don't overdress your salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Overdressing your salad will make it soggy and less enjoyable to eat.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Salad is best when served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, dress it just before serving.

Conclusion:

A garden salad is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables from other meals. With so many different variations, there's a garden salad for everyone. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give a garden salad a try.

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